Presencia de Escherichia coli en la playa Pucusana, Lima, y su potencial efecto en la salud pública / Presence of by Escherichia coli in Pucusana Beach, Lima and its potential effect on public health
Se comprobó la presencia de EC en todas las muestras analizadas, con valores promedio superiores a 1000 NMP/100 ml. en todas las muestras recogidas. Diez cepas fueron enviadas al INS que determinó que no existe ningún serotipo patogénico, y de acuerdo con regulación peruana la calificación es inaceptable.
To determine the values o f the bacteria and fecal indicatorEscherichia coli (EC) for seawater of safe and recreational use of the Pucusana beach, Lima. Materials and
The presence of EC was verified in all the analyzed samples, with average values higher than 1000 MPN/100 ml. in all collected samples.
Conclusions:
The lack of environmental health and its relevance in public health is demonstrated. The risk factors are produced mainly by the production and discharge of wastewater. residuals carried by the collectors to the sea and although an important proportion of these waters are processed at the PTAR Pucusana Wastewater Treatment Plant. Domestic and municipal discharges that discharge into the Pacific were identified, a problem that must have good management and environmental control because it deteriorates the environment and the seas.